Lindisfarne College

Hastings, Hawke’s Bay

About

Lindisfarne College is a Year 7-13 Presbyterian Boarding and Day School for boys in Hastings, New Zealand. It is one of the top boys’ schools in New Zealand and has established itself as a leader in boys’ education both nationally and internationally. The academic results of the college place it consistently as one of the top schools in NZ with pass rates between 97% and 100% in national examinations. Most students go on to tertiary studies at New Zealand or overseas universities.

Sport is compulsory for the 500 boys at Lindisfarne College and it has a proud record of success across all sports. Strong coaching and fitness programmes play a huge role in developing our players as they move through development teams and aspire to play for the College’s premier sides. Spacious grounds and first-rate gym facilities support a culture of excellence.

Lindisfarne College also boasts a top music programme including a pipe band, three concert and symphonic bands, a jazz band and many other groups. A focus on public speaking and communication is another important cornerstone along with the development of Christian values, good manners and service to others. Together these produce ‘good men’ who go on to lead successful and significant lives.

Throughout the 63 years of its history, Lindisfarne College’s rugby teams have consistently punched above their weight. A proud rugby tradition has evolved and the college has now produced five All Blacks: Mick Duncan (1971, two tests), John Timu (1989-94, 50 matches 26 tests, nine tests as a Kiwi League rep), Taine Randell (61 matches, 51 tests, 22 as Captain), Campbell Johnstone (2005, three tests) and Israel Dagg (2010, 61 tests to date).

Lindisfarne College has produced several NZ Schools’ players and many more at various national age grade levels. Three NZ Maori, four NZ Universities and numorous Super Rugby players are testimony to the processes in place at Lindisfarne College that allow its rugby players to progress to a higher level in the game. At present, we turn out six teams from the school roll of around 500 students and all teams are coached and managed by staff members.

Traditional matches are played against Rathkeale College, Scots College and Wanganui Collegiate. Annual fixtures are played against local rivals Hastings Boys’ High School and Napier Boys’ High School and a pre-season games against Palmerston North and Gisborne Boys’ High School.

The season begins with the Presbyterian Quadrangular Tournament established in 1989, involving Scots College (Wellington), St Andrew’s College (Christchurch) and St Kentigern College (Auckland) . The Lindisfarne College 1st XV won the inaugural CNI Rugby competition in 2012, were forth last year in 2013 and beaten semifinalist in 2014 and 2015.

Jared Fritchley Manager

Jared Fritchley (Manager) and Karl Jones (Coach) are both in their second year with the 1st XV. Both are teachers at Lindisfarne College and enjoy helping the young men of our College reach their potential. They both see rugby (and sport in general) as an important vehicle for this to happen.

Karl Jones Coach

1st XV Squad 2017

Reece AKUHATA

Jack BEATTIE

Gus CAMPBELL

Tom CHARTERIS

Josh COMBS

George CRANSWICK

Oscar CRICHTON

Jordy DOUGLAS

Jayden FALCON

Ben FRAME

Freddie GIBSON

Jordan HARDIE

Jon KARLSSON

Anthony KOROCOWIRI

Daniel LIVINGSTON

Kaaka MACDONALD

Maika NASILASILA

Ethan ROADLEY

Zinzan ROPITINI

Tom SCOTT

Armand SOKOTAUA

Majella TUFUGA

George TWIGLEY

Josh Combs

Jayden Falcon

George Cranswick

Ben Frame

Maika Nasilasila

Anthony Korocowiri

Majella Tufuga

2016 - Pushing HBHS close, leading for most of the 1st half, eventually losing 14-32

2014 – Playing live on Sky TV beating FDMC to win the Rick Francis Memorial Shield and kept it for the remainder of the season

2013 – Made the Quadrangular finals for the third year running, losing to Scots College

2012 – Won the inaugural CNI competition; made the Quadrangular finals for the second consecutive year, losing 18-15 to Scots College; won all three traditional matches, beat Hastings Boys’ High School 46-19, toured the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland

2011 – Won the Presbyterian Quadrangular Final beating Scots College 22-7

2010 – Won all three traditional matches, beat Te-Aute College by a record 84-0